Dog Lane Café Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Dog Lane Café, a delightful haven for breakfast and brunch enthusiasts located in the heart of Storrs, CT. This charismatic eatery not only serves classic American fare but elevates it with fresh, local ingredients and enticing flavors.
Highlighted by dishes such as the Apple and Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese and the celebrated Curry Apple Turkey Artisan Grilled Cheese, each menu item invites you to explore its layers of taste. Diners rave about their bottomless coffee—perfect for long conversations over meals.
Beyond just food, Dog Lane Café offers a warm atmosphere with friendly service. Whether you’re diving into a bowl of vibrant Veg Chili or sipping on an Iced Chai Chocolate, you’ll find a sense of community and flavor that resonates. Come experience a spot where every meal feels like a treat—a café that truly captures the essence of local dining.
Coffee
In-House Bottomless
Coffee
Add a shot of espresso
Espresso
Cappuccino
Caffe Latte
Flavors
Chocolate, vanilla, hazelnut, caramel and select sugar free.
Hot Chai
Chocolate, spiced and Vanilla.
Hot Tea
Many choices.
Caffe Macchiato
Americana
Hot Chocolate
Caramel Hot Chocolate
Mocha Grande
Other Hot Beverages
Iced Beverages
Iced Coffee
Iced Tea
Iced Latte
Ginger Lemonade
Ginger Lemonade Iced Tea
Iced Chai
Chocolate, spiced and vanilla.
Juice
Juice
Breakfast
Egg & Cheese
Egg & Cheese with Bacon, Ham, Pastrami, Turkey or Sausage
Yogurt with Fresh Fruit & Granola
Low-fat vanilla yogurt, berries & granola.
Bagel
Bagel with Cream Cheese
Bagel with Peanut Butter
Best Evah Egg Sandwich
Applewood smoked bacon, avocado, smoked pepper jack cheese, chipotle mayo and tomatoon toasted wheat.
Turkey Avocado Sandwich
Egg, swiss & tomato on ciabatta roll.
Andouille & Pepper Jack Sandwich
Cajun sausage, egg & cheese on potato roll.
Spicy Cowboy
Bacon, American cheese, sriracha on english muffin.
Bagel with Smoked Salmon
With herbed cream cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, lemon & capers.
Breakfast Special
2 eggs, bacon or sausage & english muffin.
Chorizo Burrito
Scrambled eggs, salsa, caramelized onion, avocado & smoked pepper jack cheese.
2 French Toast
Local maple syrup.
2 Pancakes
Local maple syrup blueberry / chocolate Chip.
Vegan Hot Quinoa
Almond milk, craisins, almonds & toasted coconut.
Breakfast Specialties
Omelets, Scrambles and Burritos
Spinach, Onion & Cheddar
Mushroom, Onion & Cheddar
Ham & Cheddar
Chili Omelet
With avocado.
Dirty Monkey
Banana, peanut butter and chocolate milk.
Healthy Monkey
Banana, peanut butter, almond milk, local honey and raw cacao.
Mixed Berry Blast
Strawberries, blueberries, black currant juice, lime and low-fat vanilla yogurt.
Tropical Twist
Pineapple, toasted coconut, strawberry, mango & low-fat vanilla yogurt.
Up-Beet Blue
Blueberries, banana, mango, beet, black currant juice, almond milk, kale, lime juice and cinnamon.
Strawberry Banana
Strawberry, banana, chia seeds, honey and low-fat vanilla yogurt.
Green Goddess
Avocado, spinach, banana, pineapple,honey, almond milk and lime juice.
Mocha Campus Express
Espresso, chocolate and cream.
Salted Caramel Jolt
Espresso, house caramel sauce, cream, salt and whipped cream.
Frozen Hot Chocolate
Smoothies
Soups & Chili
Soup
Chili
Cup of Soup & Sandwich
Cup of Soup & Small Salad
Cup of Chili & Sandwich
Cup of Chili & Small Salad
Garden Salad
Caesar Salad
Arugula, Beet & Chevre Salad
Grilled Chicken Salad
Grilled Shrimp Salad
Grilled Crab Cake Salad
Caprese Spinach Salad
Fresh mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, olive oil reduced balsamic & garlic croutons.
Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad
Bleu cheese, bacon, egg, cherry tomatoes, avocado, mixed greens & red goddess dressing.
Smoked Salmon Plate
Bagel, herbed cream cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, lemon & capers.
Salads
Sandwiches
#1. Vegetarian Sandwich
Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, white bean hummus, carrots, roasted red peppers with honey mustard on multi-grain.
#2. Italian Panino Sandwich
Ham, salami, provolone, roasted red peppers, lettuce, tomato, red onion & white balsamic vinaigrette on ciabatta.
#3. Cranberry Apple Chicken Salad
With baby arugula & house apple mayo on multi-grain.
#4. Roast Beef & Cheddar
With arugula, horseradish sour cream, red onion & tomato on ciabatta.
#5. Pastrami Reuben
Lean pastrami, sauerkraut & russian dressing on rye.
#6. Vegetable Reuben
Assorted vegetables, sauerkraut, swiss cheese & russian dressing on rye.
#7. Smoked Salmon BLT
Applewood smoked bacon, smoked salmon, lettuce, tomato & herbed cream cheese on toasted multi-grain.
#8. Roast Turkey & Sundried Tomato
With mixed greens, tomato, swiss cheese & sundried tomato mustard in a whole wheat tortilla.
#9. Roast Turkey & Bacon
With lettuce, tomato & mayo on multi-grain.
Black Bean Burrito
Smoked pepperjack, mixed greens, caramelized onions, avocado, house salsa & chipotle mayo in a whole wheat tortilla.
Chipotle Chicken & Bacon Wrap
Pulled chicken, applewood smoked bacon, chipotle mayo, field greens & tomato in a whole wheat tortilla.
Pan-Seared Crab Cake Sandwich
Lettuce, tomato, onion, house remoulade & lemon on a bulkie roll.
Specialties
Artisan Grilled Cheese
Apple & Caramelized Onion
With bleu cheese & cheddar on rye.
Beef Short Rib & Provolone
With chimichurri sauce, baby arugula on sourdough.
Chipotle Fried Cheddar
With chopped pickles on sourdough.
Eggplant Caprese
With eggplant, fresh mozzarella, pesto roasted tomatoes & olive oil on sourdough.
White Bean Hummus & Tomato
With spinach & pesto on rye.
Kid Burger
Kid Sandwich
Kid PBJ
Kid Grilled Cheese
Kid Cheese Quesadilla
Kids Hot Dog
Kid's Menu
Grill
Steak Burger
Lettuce, tomato & onion.
Grass-Fed Local Burger
Lettuce, tomato, onion & spicy ketchup.
The Dog House Burger
Applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions & spicy ketchup.
Grilled Chicken Breast
Lettuce, tomato, onion & chipotle mayo.
Blackened Chicken Breast
Lettuce, tomato, onion & chipotle mayo.
Turkey Burger
Lettuce, tomato, onion & spicy ketchup.
House Black Bean Burger
Lettuce, tomato, onion & spicy ketchup.
The Big Dog
lb. Hot dog, chopped onion, ketchup, spicy mustard & relish.
The Big Chili Dog
lb. Hot dog, chopped onion, chili & cheese.
Cajun Hot Dog
Andouille sausage, onion, spicy mustard & relish.